THE BUCKET LIST OF A MOONEY CRAB

 Hey!

A new chapter of life begins this July2021😀😀!

Soon to be sweet 52. oops! I meant 25! (at heart). Blog writing! Talking out loud, the very conversations that I have with myself ever so quietly...

I felt compelled to share my thoughts, I think it's high time!  Girl, you got to be crazy, that's what crept in!    Of course! I retorted back, I am a crab(Cancer!!). I got to be this crazy😀!  

At 52 life seems to have just turned around say 180 degrees! That's why I say am 25.  Midway already, yet so much to do.. but this time around I am following my heart.  Wrong! I always did follow my heart.  This time I am finding time for myself.  Yeh,  that sounds better.  Nobody stopped me but myself. The family was first and still is(Cancer again!) But now got to live for my soul as well.  So started on this journey say a few months back, must be in Jan2021..when something in me cracked a little bit..and thank god, I heard it!  COVID!!! That did it😈

I bet a lot of u can resonate with me.  I think we all cracked up a little bit with the new situation.  Some cracked a bit, some tore up a bit more, n some quietly crumbled.  That's the truth.  Some were alert enough to hear the sound and look for that healing plaster.  But I have seen many walking around fractured, broken dragging themselves around.  I feel your pain...I understand it's not easy and you were not that lucky.  But, but...everything has to heal, and the plaster is around you somewhere.  You got to look. Inside you, and outside you. The focal point has to be U! 

I too did just that shifted my focus from others to myself.  Without feeling guilty about it. It's ok! It's ok to say I LOVE YOU to yourself🤗🤗.

I looked within and made a bucket list, all the things that were on the back burner for the last half of my life.  Things that mattered to me. (Not anyone else, just me) It sounded crazy at first when I first read it!  Painting again, getting Tattooed!, Blogging, Getting back into my Mini skirts!, Doing a TED talk, etc!! and many more..I am adding to it very often😆

My family was pleasantly surprised with my list( No I wasn't motivated by the Madhuri Dixit movie!) They were happy and hoped that the enthusiasm would last for a month!

Hey! I am patting my back guys, blogging is also ticked on the list with this one!!

So Guys and Gals out there, whatever your age or profession, or whichever stage of life you are in, it's never too early to start.  Make that bucket list, and start living.

Yes, we have the Maslow's triangle of needs, but don't wait for too long... life is unpredictable and you have only one, no more.  Period!  So make the most of it.  

COVID has been a blessing in disguise of some sort, brought out some truths within us and around us.  Don't bother to get into the right and wrong game. Just make sure that you don't crush or hurt anyone on  the way, that's all.

Put on your running boots and embark on that new journey where your dreams are, where you find happiness within.

 I am off to that place...come follow me!!




Comments

  1. Gul9 July 2021 at 05:29

    Congratulations suja on starting new chapter of life , as always keep inspiring

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  2. bindu9 July 2021 at 08:50

    Brilliant! Very well written, and thats what you are. Bring out all the talents let the world appreciate the new You. 🥰

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  3. Vijay9 July 2021 at 10:15

    A journey of a thousand miles (inward or outward) begins with a single step and the journey is the reward! Congratulations ma'am.

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  4. Anjelli Nair9 July 2021 at 11:06

    That is sooo soo Beautifully Crafted 😍 Big Fan !!! 😘

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  5. Unknown20 July 2021 at 14:33

    Beautiful Suja keep going

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  6. Unknown20 July 2021 at 14:52

    This is so amazing mam..you inspire so many ❤

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  7. Sathvik on Wheels20 July 2021 at 15:01

    Very well written. Though covid was tough time but an opportunity for self transition for many.

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  8. Unknown20 July 2021 at 22:06

    Wow really great way of expressing and make us think out of the box and Give time for our self and live our passion wonderful written

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  9. Unknown21 July 2021 at 18:52

    Suja, this is Raviettan's personal feeling.
    An emotional expression. I too had the same feeling earlier but gradually I realized that the prevailing pandemic has changed the way of life of each and everyone to loneliness and isolation from our near and dear. But this will definitely change and the old cordial relationship will continue once you realise the true life by coming out and set your mind beyond your expectations. The origin and the fag end of this vicious circle will meet together one day and we may enjoy the warmth of our olden days.

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  10. Unknown23 July 2021 at 19:50

    The thought of putting down my sweet as well as not so bitter memories always came to my mind..and I guess your writing is going to give me that Spark to begin it's never too late..Cheers!!

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  11. Unknown23 July 2021 at 20:07

    Well written Suja, share the same feelings as yours.

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  12. Jaspreet24 July 2021 at 08:55

    Very well expressed ur feelings....

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  13. Blogger24 July 2021 at 12:43

    Well written Suja I like the bucket list part and way you followed and grabbed the opportunity to fulfill it.Yes we all were inspired by the madhuri dixit movie but we did not follow the way you did. Thats appreciable Keep it up

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  14. Dr. Vijay24 July 2021 at 16:08

    Good ...Very nice

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  15. Unknown26 July 2021 at 12:38

    So beautifully written ❤

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  16. Unknown28 July 2021 at 22:24

    Good one..Well written

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  17. Sushama1 August 2021 at 15:23

    Very well expressed, as the person you are, true by heart. Congratulations. Dear

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  18. Padma8 August 2021 at 05:46

    Suja, this is Padma. Loved your blog. You have expressed your inner real feelings so beautifully. Very few people dare to say real feelings in front of others. May be they feel shy or they feel like others will judge them. So they are actually scared. But you did it girl. Feel very proud to be your friend. Go girl.������������������

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  19. Unknown14 August 2021 at 14:25

    👍👍Wayy to go😄

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